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Registered Nurse - House Supervisor - LDS Hospital - Salt Lake City, UT

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Intermountain Healthcare is a nonprofit system serving Utah and Idaho. One of the nation´s leading integrated healthcare systems, ranked # 1 or 2 by Modern Healthcare for all of the past eight years, Intermountain provides world-class service in 21 hospitals and more than 140 health centers, clinics, homecare and urgent care facilities. Intermountain has a reputation as a pioneer in continuous quality improvement and clinical programs. Being part of Intermountain means joining a world-class team and embarking on a career filled with opportunities, innovation and fulfillment. Our mission is: excellence in the provision of healthcare services to communities in the Intermountain region which drives our 29,000 employees and more than 3,300 physicians. Doctors, hospitals, and health plans work together to take healthcare to new levels of excellence. Intermountain is recognized as a leading healthcare system and a model for what is right in American medicine. The Nursing House Supervisor is responsible for supervision & coordination of nursing activities on a hospital-wide level.  Seen as an extension of the departmental managers in their absence and is delegated the responsibility to act as nursing administration as assigned with hospital administrative personnel available on-call. The Nursing House Supervisor serves as a resource/facilitator for patient care and assumes responsibility for Patient Care Services/Nursing Administration duties when other hospital and Department managers are not available. This person makes rounds on the patient care units and is available as needed for issues that benefit from management help and/or intervention.   This position is responsible to be a clinical and service resource, to ensure appropriate patient placement, supervise clinical activities, maintain disaster training skills, and to coordinate safe and appropriate patient care between all departments and disciplines. Must have a current license as a Registered Nurse that allows you to practice in the state of Utah, or be license eligible. Excellent public relations, negotiating and prioritizing skills are necessary. Demonstrated clinical competence of five years RN experience required with two years in an acute care hospital and RN Management experience preferred. BLS for health care provider (CPR) certification required with ACLS preferred. ICU/ER experience is preferred. Must be able to function in high pressure situations. Bachelor´s Degree is required, BSN is preferred. Physical ability to make multiple rounds during a 12 hour shift is required.

HOME CARE NURSE - Regular Full-time - South Community Health Centre - Vancouver, BC [registered nurse, RN] Job Type: Full Time Location: Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Job Category: Nursing, Healthcare Support, Medical Industry: Healthcare Number Of Positions: 1 Date Posted: Jul 23, 2009 Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is focused on three integrated components of health care: Acute, Community and Primary Health. VCH operates 102 health care centres in 17 municipalities, including BCs largest hospital and one of Canadas largest research institutes. Our specialties include Trauma, Neurosciences, Bone Marrow Transplants, Burns and Plastics, Solid Organ Transplant, Public/Community Health and Mental Health. Our talented, dedicated health care teams characterize the cultures and lifestyles of our coastal mountain communities and the city of Vancouver. Job Title: Home Care Nurse Work Site: South Community Health Centre - Vancouver, BC Status: Regular Full-Time - Permanent (1.00 FTE) Start Date: As Soon As Possible Salary: $29.02 - $38.10 per hour Hours: 0830-1715 - Some evenings, weekend and palliative on-call shifts required Reference#: 026738 JOB SUMMARY:Working within the context of a client-centered care approach, the vision/values of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, and in accordance with CRNBC Standards of Practice, the Home Care Nurse plans, delivers and evaluates the care needs of acutely, chronically and terminally ill adult and older adult clients in community settings, initiating referrals to other professionals or agencies where required, and provides education and counseling to clients/families and provides information and guidance to other caregivers and health providers. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, educational resources and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in health services and education.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training & Experience: Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia.Preferably a minimum of 2 years recent experience as a community health nurse with recent and/or diverse acute care nursing, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid B.C. drivers license. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage reimbursement will be paid. Cantonese speaking preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Working knowledge of community health and/or geriatric/palliative/mental health/addictions nursing practice within a client/family-centered care approach.Working knowledge of CRNBC Standards for Nursing Practice.Working knowledge of life-span development, family theory, multicultural health practices, principles of health education/promotion, and determinants of health.Demonstrated abilities in facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques, and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.Demonstrated discharge planning and/or case coordination. Demonstrated ability in conducting physical/mental/psychosocial/functional and environmental assessments. Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain a variety of charts, records and reports related to work. Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize workload and adapt to a changing caseload.Demonstrated ability to plan/deliver in-services to individuals and groups.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team environment.An ability to critically read and utilize current health research. Demonstrated skill in CPR Techniques.Basic computer literacy.Ability to carry out the physical demands of the job.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.Short-listed candidates will be contacted; others will be kept in our database for future consideration.***Employees of VCH who apply to this posting using this site will be considered with other external candidates. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Advocate Health Care is currently seeking Hospice Nurses- RN´s, for various positions throughout the organization.

The RN staff nurse assumes primary responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients. The RN plans and sets goals which demonstrate a holistic approach to patients and families.Qualifications: Good communication and interpersonal skillsGood documentation skillsComputer skillsGood time management and organizational skillsFamiliarity with patient care equipmentGraduate from an accredited school of nursingEarn 5.0 continuing education credits annually2 year of medical nursing experience with various age groupsCurrent Illinois RN licenseCurrent CPRHospice experience preferredAdvocate Health Care, based in Oak Brook, Illinois, is the largest fully integrated health care delivery system in metropolitan Chicago and the state of Illinois, and is recognized as one of the top health care systems in the country. Advocate is the second largest private sector employer in metropolitan Chicago with more than 25,000 associates and has the largest trauma network in the state of Illinois.

The RN staff nurse assumes primary responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for assigned patients. A Nurse Clinician II plans and sets goals which demonstrate a holistic approach to patients and families. Assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level. Demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills.Qualifications: Good communication and interpersonal skills Good documentation skills. Computer skills Good time management and organizational skills Familiarity with patient care equipment Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Earn 5.0 continuing education credits annually One year of medical surgical experience Approval of site Clinical Advancement Board Current Illinois RN license Current CPR

HOME HEALTH CARE NURSE needed!

SALARY: $6427 - $7846; Approximate Monthly Equivalent; Paid Biweekly.5% additional pay for evening shift work; 7 ½ % additional pay for night shift work.APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT OF A 24-HOUR PERIOD AND ANY 5 OF 7 DAYS.QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California AND current CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification. Possession of a Public Health Nursing Certificate issued by the State of California is desirable.ANDOne (1) year of experience within the last five (5) years in home health care services or two (2) years of general nursing experience in an acute care facility within the last five (5) years.Possession and maintenance of a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card.APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT WITH THEIR APPLICATION MATERIALS.FOLLOWING AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO POST OFFER MEDICAL AND DRUG SCREENING TESTS AT COUNTY EXPENSE.ADMITTANCE TO EACH PHASE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL REQUIRE A GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTOGRAPH IDENTIFICATION. APPLICANTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PRESENT PROPER IDENTIFICATION MUST MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO THE TEST DATE.This examination will establish an eligible list from which appointment(s) will be made at Kern Medical Center. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under general direction; Assesses patients during initial assessment visit for current medical and psychosocial status, appropriateness of care and criteria for acceptance. Establishes a patient specific plan of care in conjunction with the primary physician, clinical case manager and other appropriate health care providers. Provides direct patient care as outlined in the patient specific plan of treatment and physician’s orders. Provides care and administers medications according to established policies, procedures and protocols. Provides all components of care in a professional, goal oriented, patient specific manner, functioning within the Nurse Practice Act. Counsels and instructs the patient and family or care giver in meeting patient care needs, including safety. Documents all components of care rendered according to established policies and procedures. Provides both verbal and written communications to the patient’s physician. Communicates any changes in patient’s condition to the clinical case manager and the patient’s physician. Complies with established quality assurance guidelines. Complies with established personnel policies and procedures. Participates in in-service training programs. Obtains CEU credits as needed to maintain current licensure. Assists in orienting other nursing personnel.Other Functions: Performs other job related duties as assigned. Incumbents must have the ability to perform the Essential Functions of the job.APPRAISAL (Weight 100 %): of training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the work based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and rating of application. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.Kern Medical Center appointments include both full-time and part-time employment with benefits. Applicants are encouraged to check both regular full-time and regular part-time on their application to increase their employment opportunities.For further information about this position and Kern Medical Center visit their web site atwww.kernmedicalcenter.com or call 661-326-2640. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE KERN COUNTY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT, 1115 TRUXTUN AVE. BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301